In Mrs. Winthrop's second-grade class, students lose previously awarded privileges as well as recess time and free time if they misbehave in class. Using applied behavioral analyses, discuss what Mrs. Winthrop is using in her class.
What will be an ideal response?
Mrs. Winthrop is using response cost in her class. Response cost refers to taking a positive reinforcer away from a student, as when the student loses certain privileges.
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Dr. Lesgold finds that students in private schools perform better on achievement tests than do students in public schools. He can conclude that:
a. The difference is probably due to differences in family income. b. The difference is probably due to the fact that private schools have smaller classes. c. The difference is probably due to the fact that private schools are more likely to "teach to the test." d. Students' achievement test scores can be predicted to some extent by the kind of school they attend.
Both ends of the cognitive spectrum are expected to receive the educational programs they need. Describe these two groups
What will be an ideal response?
A teacher reports having a kindergarten child who is withdrawn and does not interact with other students. What measurement tool would a researcher use to get a better grasp of the problem before suggesting behavior modification therapy?
a. Attitude scale c. Personality inventory b. Direct observation d. Semantic differential
The recognition and acceptance of students from a variety of cultures and backgrounds is
(a) called "multicultural education" (b) forbidden by the NCLB Act of 2001 (c) irrelevant for schools in the United States in the 21st century (d) characteristic of middle level education but not so much at other grade levels